Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 General Officer's Dress Sword & Scabbard MG 34 Feed Assembly the 103rd Infantry Regiment was

the 103rd Infantry Regiment was replaced with the 181st Infantry Regiment

Then on 6 April 1945 A Company  crossed the Rhine near the village of Hitsdorf as a diversionary tactic to mislead the Germans from the full scale crossing

The colors are still vibrant

however it has had the steel body between the fittings covered with leather

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 General Officer's Dress Sword & Scabbard MG 34 Feed Assembly the 103rd Infantry Regiment wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the standard Union Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, as issued during the Civil War. The sword has its original scabbard which retains its hanging rings and ornate end piece. The sword measures 33" overall, and the hilt and "shell" Guard are of bronze brass alloy and the grip is wood which was once wire bound. Overall the guard and grip are tight on the tang. The guard has a lovely federal eagle